Legal Support in the U.S.

We provide refugees with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities, assist them in preparing asylum claims, and help them secure access to health, employment, and social services.

We push systems to be fair, transparent, and to respect human rights through advocacy and strategic litigation in partnership with NGOs, community organizations, and law firms.

This area of work is driven by our commitment to the fundamental rights and core needs of refugees and other forcibly displaced people as they navigate complex legal systems and work to rebuild their lives in a new country.

The past several years have seen an unprecedented number of immigration-related crises in the U.S. and at our borders. The need is great, and so is our response. HIAS’ Pro Bono & Partnerships team engages volunteer attorneys from across the country to help refugees, asylum seekers, and other forcibly displaced people access vital immigration legal services. Apply here.